as in competitor
one who strives for the same thing as another
three contestants will compete on live TV for the cash prize
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Recent Examples of contestant
The channel is known for its over-the-top stunts and contests, and that ethos carries over to Beast Games, in which a 1,000 contestants compete for a $5 million prize.
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Rick Porter, The Hollywood Reporter, 16 Jan. 2025
The first all stars season aired early last year, with Season 6 contestant Molly Smith and Season 9 contestant Tom Clare winning together.
—Anthony Robledo, USA TODAY, 15 Jan. 2025
So there's the idea of former history of the contestants.
—EW.com, 10 Jan. 2025
The contestants lowered Rob first, followed by Derrick and lastly, Wes, for a total of $15,000 and a chance at earning three shields.
—Dana Rose Falcone, People.com, 10 Jan. 2025
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Rick Porter, The Hollywood Reporter, 16 Jan. 2025
The first all stars season aired early last year, with Season 6 contestant Molly Smith and Season 9 contestant Tom Clare winning together.
—Anthony Robledo, USA TODAY, 15 Jan. 2025
So there's the idea of former history of the contestants.
—EW.com, 10 Jan. 2025
The contestants lowered Rob first, followed by Derrick and lastly, Wes, for a total of $15,000 and a chance at earning three shields.
—Dana Rose Falcone, People.com, 10 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for contestant
Noun
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America’s competitors and adversaries are under real and growing pressure, even as their greater isolation draws them closer together.—
Jake Sullivan,
TIME,
20 Jan. 2025
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Tesla’s largest single assembly plant is in Shanghai, and the company is a fierce competitor in China’s EV market.—
Dan Mangan,Kevin Breuninger,Spencer Kimball,Christina Wilkie,Annie Nova,Brian Evans,Alex Harring,Yun Li,
CNBC,
20 Jan. 2025
Noun
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He is widely seen as a potential presidential contender again in 2028.—
Laura Kelly,
The Hill,
20 Jan. 2025
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Remember before the season, when some dummy in this space made some assertion that the Bucks and Suns should be considered title contenders?—
Zach Harper,
The Athletic,
20 Jan. 2025
Noun
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The gang would often drive around town looking for rivals to kill, according to federal prosecutors, sometimes in broad daylight and often by luring or ambushing their victims.—
Michael Ruiz,
Fox News,
16 Jan. 2025
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The four-episode series, which launches Jan. 21 on the Roku Channel, will feature guests Logan Paul, Jelly Roll, Travis Barker and Cena’s former WWE rival, the Miz.—
Ethan Shanfeld,
Variety,
16 Jan. 2025
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“Contestant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/contestant. Accessed 29 Jan. 2025.
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